Article by Dr Raghuram Y.S. MD (Ay) & Dr Manasa S, B.A.M.S
Doshabala Pravritta Vyadhis are a gaggle of illnesses that are categorized underneath ‘Adhyatmika Vyadhis’ defined by Acharya Sushruta.
Ref – Sushruta Sutra Sthana, Chapter 24, verse 5
Doshabala Pravritta Vyadhis: A part of Adhyatmika Vyadhis
Adhyatmika Vyadhis is itself a class of illnesses which is part and parcel of Trividha Vyadhis – the threefold classification of illnesses defined by Acharya Sushruta. The opposite two are – Adidaivika Vyadhi and Adibhautika Vyadhi.
So, Doshabala Pravritta Vyadhis, being part of Adhyatmika Vyadhis, will carry the options of this class and also will have its personal particular options which provides it the designation of being doshabala pravrtta.
On this article we will research about Doshabala Pravrtta Vyadhis and their sub-classification.
Doshabala Pravrtta Vyadhis
दोषबलप्रवृत्ता ये आतङ्कसमुत्पन्ना मिथ्याहारचारकृताश्च; ते ऽपि द्विविधाः_ आमाशयसमित्थाः, पक्वाशयसमुत्थाश्च; पुनश्च द्विविधाः- शारिरा, मानसाश्च।(Su.Su.24/5)
Which means of Doshabala Pravrtta Vyadhi
– Doshabala Pravrtta – prompted because of the power of aggravated doshas
– Vyadhi – illnesses
Definition of Doshabala Pravrtta Vyadhis –
Doshabala Pravrtta Vyadhis are these illnesses that are produced by –
– Mithya Ahara – extreme and common consumption of improper, incompatible and unwholesome meals
– Mithya Achara – excessively and recurrently indulging in improper, incompatible and unwholesome actions, actions and behaviors
When one consumes these mithya ahara and indulges in mithya vihara and achara, they are going to disturb the doshas and trigger their aggravation. The doshas which have aggravated and gained immense damaging power would invade the tissues and organs of the physique and trigger varied illnesses wherever they attain. These illnesses brought on by doshas aggravated by mithya ahara and achara are known as Doshabala Pravrtta Vyadhis.
Examples of Doshabala Pravritta Vyadhis –
There are various illnesses which fall underneath the umbrella of this class of illnesses. Some examples embrace –
– Jwara – fever
– Atisara – diarrhea
– Grahani – irritable bowel / inflammatory bowel syndrome
– Pandu roga – anemia
– Kustha – pores and skin illnesses
– Agnimandya – sluggishness of digestion hearth
– Ajirna – indigestion of meals
– Visucika – cholera
– Chardi – vomiting
– Pravahika – dysentery
– Krimi roga – parasitic / helminthic illnesses / worm infestations, infections
– Upasarga rogas – contagious illnesses
– Rajayakshma – tuberculosis, complicated illness syndromes and many others.
Forms of Doshabala Parivrtta Vyadhis
Doshabala Pravrtta Vyadhis are of two sorts. They’re –
1. Amashaya Samuttha Vyadhi
These illnesses take their origin from the abdomen and small gut.
Instance –
– krimiroga,
– chardi,
– agnimandya,
– ajirna,
– alasaka,
– anaha (amottha)
– grahani,
– kapha problems
2. Pakvashaya Samuttha Vyadhi
These illnesses take their origin from the massive gut.
Examples –
– atisara,
– pravahika,
– adhmana,
– atopa,
– grahani,
– krimiroga,
– vibandha / kostha baddhata,
– udavarta,
– anaha (purishaja)
– vataja rogas and many others.
Different classification of Doshabala Pravrtta Vyadhis
Doshabala Pravrtta Vyadhis can be of two extra sorts, as brought on by doshas of the physique and people of thoughts respectively –
1. Sharira Vyadhi
These illnesses are manifested on the bodily degree i.e. within the physique – somatic illnesses. They’re brought on by aggravation or imbalance of bodily doshas i.e. vata, pitta and kapha.
Examples (as talked about above) –
– Jwara
– Atisara
– Hrdroga
– Shwasa
– Kasa
– Abhisyanda
– Pratisyaya
– Shiroroga
– Karnanada
– Kamala
– Udara
– Gulma
– Prameha
– Klaibya
– Pradara
– Mutrakrichra
– Mutrashmari
– Amavata
– Vatashonita
– Pakshavadha
– Ardita
– Shula and many others.
2. Manasa / Manasika Vyadhi
These illnesses are manifested on the psychological degree i.e. within the thoughts – psychological / psychological / psychiatric illnesses. They’re brought on by aggravation or imbalance of doshas of the thoughts i.e. rajas and tamas.
Examples –
– Unmada
– Apasmara
– Atattvabhinivesha
– Avasada
– Chinta
– Shoka
– Bhaya
– Lobha
– Manovaha sroto dushti janya rogas and many others.
Trendy ideas
Doshabala Pravrtta Vyadhis comprise of –
– Bodily problems
– Psychological problems
– Psychosomatic problems
Prevention and remedy
Nidana Parivarjana – One ought to avoid mithya ahara and mithya achara, that are the primary causes for doshabala pravrtta vyadhis.
Panchakarma – Most illnesses which have their origin from the abdomen might be brought on by agnimandya or kapha aggravation. Pitta too may be concerned. Deepana and Pachana for agnimandya and ama must be included. Vamana is the perfect remedy for Amashaya Samuttha Vyadhis and so is Virechana. Vasti and Virechana are the perfect therapies for Pakvashaya Samuttha Vyadhis.
For Sharira Vyadhis – The beneath talked about rules must be adopted –
– Langhana and Pachana – for delicate to average aggravation of doshas and for presence of illnesses of delicate to average depth,
– Doshavasechana – Shodhana / Panchakarma therapies for excessively aggravated doshas
– Dosha Pratyanika Chikitsa – for tackling the predominantly aggravated dosha or doshas
– Vyadhi Pratyanika Chikitsa – illness particular remedies as per the manifested illness
– Shamana Chikitsa – for situations requiring palliative strategy
– Rasayana Chikitsa – for long run immunity
For Manasa Vyadhis – The beneath talked about rules must be adopted –
– Sattvavajaya Chikitsa – to overcome the thoughts imbalances, contains counseling and psychotherapy
– Dhee, Dhairya and Atmadi Vijnana – remedies to advertise intelligence and thought course of, counseling and psychotherapy and therapies to make the particular person to comprehend the ‘self-worth’
– Unmada Chikitsa – remedy on the strains of unmada chikitsa
– Apasmara Chikitsa – treating on the strains of apasmara chikitsa
– Line of remedy of Manovaha Sroto Dushti Janya Vikara